Iloilo, a tropical playground
Antonia Beach in Isla de Gigantes, Carles
Summer entails all the fun and adventure people want most. And for one who dreams of getting away and finding a tropical hideaway far removed from all the hustle and bustle of modern life, beachcombing is a treat.
Tourism is a key aspect in Iloilo's economic life especially along the northern and southern parts of the province. The towns are well-connected to the rest by land and is linked to all key destinations by an extensive highway system, mostly moving by a wide range of jeepneys and buses, providing direct service from the city. We have popular seaside resorts noted for its beautiful beach and is a popular destination among local vacationers. Ours have some rare combination of quality, choices and amenities, endowed with tranquil natural beauty and a gentle, laid-back soul that offers endless vista of glorious turquoise water, each retaining a character all its own.
Bolobadiangan Beach in Concepcion
From the exquisite chain of beaches in the north to the lesser-known beaches in Iloilo, here are some of the best of the rest of Iloilo.
Dotted at times with corals, beaches in the towns of Concepcion and Carles are veritable paradise. Coral or limestone produces white sand, and quartz usually produces yellowish sand like theirs and has Iloilo's most enchanting, flocked by local and foreign tourists alike because of its beautiful blue-green water and magnificent chain of resorts. Considered as major recreational beaches, some are barrier-type that are formed when the action of waves and currents is not strong enough to wash sand fully to the shore. The sand is instead deposited in the water near the shore, forming a sandbar like the ones of BANTIGUE in Isla de Gigantes, Carles; and BOLOBADIANGAN in Concepcion that have piles of sand high enough that it rises above water level, forming a barrier-like beach.
Bugtong Bato in San Joaquin
If you thrill to the thought of observing nature in its purest and undisturbed state, then the beaches of AGHO and TAMBALIZA in Concepcion; ANTONIA, Isla de Gigantes, DACONG BAYBAY, BALBAGON and SICOGON in Carles; and NASIDMAN and MARBUENA in Ajuy will be your very own wonderland. A mountainous topography is displayed by the peaks that rise behind its waters, making it one of the most photographed beaches in Iloilo due to its extraordinary beauty.
Recently, our beaches have become known as popular areas to engage in extreme water sports such as speedboat racing and wind surfing at the ANHAWAN LEISURE CAMP and day-sailing, kayaking and sunset cruise by the Iloilo Sailing Club in Oton; and scuba-diving through the LSDC DIVE CAMP in San Joaquin. These resorts also offer a secluded atmosphere for sunbathing.
Tambaliza Beach in Concepcion
Leave your mark by creating footprints in the sandy beaches of VILLARICA in Oton; SOL Y MAR and COCO GROVE in Tigbauan; BANTAYAN, SHAMROCK, SUNRISE and SAN ROQUE in Guimbal; and LORENZVILLE in Miag-ao, where waves at this beaches are usually most gentle in the summer. Revel in the warmth of the sun and discover new shades of turquoise as you fill at the ever-shimmering waters of TOBOG, BOGTONG-BATO and BASANG BASA in San Joaquin. Beaches and restaurants line the main waterfront area and have helped generate a large tourist industry in Iloilo.
Our beaches are worth exploring. It is a perfect place to kick back for a few days as you travel through the different towns in the province this summer. Laid-back and friendly beach town with simple accommodation and everyone made very welcome.